Cell differentiation is the process by which a single cell splits into two different cells. In other words, it’s how we grow from a zygote to a human being. Differentiation is important for all living things because it ensures that each body part has the right number of cells and that no one cell gets … Read more
Kidney is the main excretory organ of Labeo rohita (Rohu fish). Some differences are observed in the excretory organ and excretion process of Rohu fish due to their living in aquatic environment. This is because even though the main excretory organ or the kidneys of rohu fish take part in the excretory function, the gills … Read more
The Gray-headed parakeet (Psittacula finschii) is a colorful species of parrot endemic to the Indian subcontinent. It is also called Finsch’s or Finsch’s Parrot. It is popular in aviculture as a pet, and has been introduced to many other parts of the world since the 1960s. Systematic Position Phylum: ChordataSubphylum: VertebrataClass: AvesOrder: PsittaciformesFamily: PsittaculidaeGenus: PsittaculaSpecies: … Read more
Both meningitis and encephalitis are life-threatening brain disorders. Mening tissue that forms around the brain and spinal cord is called meninges. The terms encephalitis and meningitis are often used interchangeably by people without a medical background. However, there is a key difference between the two health conditions. The distinction is important and can have major … Read more
Malaria is a very serious disease that has caused death of millions of human lives. The causative organism is a protozoan belonging to the genus Plasmodium. The members of the genus is characterized by having a life-cycle in which alteration of an asexual cycle with a sexual cycle accompanied with an alteration of host occurs. … Read more
Fish is a cold-blooded aquatic vertebrate organism which makes the most diverse and largest taxonomic group. It contains the following four taxonomic classes: Myxini Cephalaspidomorphi Elasmobranchiomorphi, and Osteichthyes. Cephalaspidomorphi (Hagfishes and Lampreys) The class Cephalaspidomorphi is named after the Greek word kephale = head + aspidos = blade or shield + morphe = form. This … Read more